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NounA1

die Schule

/ˈʃuːlə/

school

Noun Details

Gender
die (feminine)
Plural
die Schulen

Usage Note

German school system has several tracks. 'Grundschule' is primary school (years 1–4). 'Gymnasium' is the academic secondary track leading to university.

Example Sentences

Die Schule beginnt um acht Uhr.

School starts at eight o'clock.

Meine Kinder gehen in die Schule.

My children go to school.

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